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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,202.37, 370,421.91 and 166,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,202.37, 370,421.91 and 166,925.72 is: 250,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,202.37 : 370,421.91 = 166,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,202.37/370,421.91 = 166,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,202.37x = 370,421.91 × 166,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,202.37x = 61,832,944,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,832,944,030.53/247,202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,130.87

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